Chile, the first country to start producing blueberries in Latin America, is reaching the peak of its production in this new season. It is leading daily blueberry exports to the US to date.
The southern country had a tough start to the season, starting later than previous years given the problems it has faced with the supply chain. Although the producing areas have easy access to ports, Chile is further away from its main markets; USA, Europe and China, than the rest of its competitors.
Problems with shipping have affected not only the cost of their supplies, but also the time it takes to travel. Faced with this situation, exporters have been more meticulous with the choice of the fruit that they would send to distant markets, making sure that it will withstand the longest travel time without losing its quality. Finally, since the third week of the year, Chilean blueberries have been able to invade the US market.
Source: blueberriesconsulting.com